KINGSTON, Jamaica Police Commissioner Antony Anderson says the recently declared State of Public Emergency in St Catherine is a result of 12 active gang conflicts which can and has resulted in sever.
KINGSTON – The Jamaica government on Friday declared a state of public emergency (SOE) in the parish of St Catherine, citing rampant criminality and lawlessness and the need to protect citizens from escalating criminal violence. “It must never be said that the government did not act. As Prime Minister you elected me to discharge my duties fully in support of the defence of the first and most important right, which …
For the period January 1 to March 14, the country recorded an 11 per cent reduction in major crimes when compared to the corresponding period last year. The country recorded 967 major crimes during the period.
Making the disclosure during his cont